Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is postponing local government elections that had been due to take place early next month, because of a lack of funds, the country's Election Commission said on Friday.
The island, which is struggling with its worst financial crisis in more than seven decades, had planned to hold local government polls on 9 March.
But they have been put on hold and a fresh date will be announced on 3 March, the Commission said in a short statement. The Commission also said it will write to the Speaker of parliament appealing for adequate funds to be made available for the elections. Sri Lanka entered a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund last September for a $2.9 billion bailout but has to put its debts on a sustainable track before funds can be disbursed.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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